Akash Kumar

Technical Lead | Cloud & Backend Engineer
Bengaluru, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Cloud Engineer with 11 years of extensive experience in cloud and backend technologies, specializing in Cloud/SRE, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation. Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud solutions on platforms like IBM Cloud and AWS, driving operational efficiency and innovation for financial and enterprise clients.

Work

IBM India Systems Development Lab (ISDL)
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Technical Lead

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

Led a 10-person team in developing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and CI/CD pipelines for IBM Cloud, ensuring robust and compliant cloud resource provisioning for financial and enterprise services.

Highlights

Architected and deployed Terraform IBM modules (IaC) to provision and manage critical cloud resources for Financial Service and Enterprise clients, ensuring scalable and compliant infrastructure.

Engineered and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines, automating application deployments and updates across cloud environments to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Authored comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, and development processes, significantly improving team collaboration and knowledge transfer.

Developed a custom IaC solution to facilitate the deployment of a cloud-native agentic AI application, optimizing deployment cycles and accelerating feature delivery.

Provided expert-level support for complex cloud applications, diagnosing and resolving issues for internal and external users, minimizing downtime and ensuring service continuity.

Ensured adherence to best practices in cloud development, security, and compliance, integrating these standards into application lifecycles and participating in CISO reviews for Terraform module security.

Developed comprehensive test suites for Terraform modules using Golang, enhancing module reliability, performance, and reducing post-deployment issues.

Xylem
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Lead Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

Led engineering efforts for the 'Field Smart Technology' project, focusing on designing scalable application environments, implementing automation for deployment, and mentoring teams in CI/CD practices.

Highlights

Contributed to the design of scalable application environments, aligning infrastructure with complex application requirements to ensure optimal performance and stability.

Managed the setup and configuration of cloud-based monitoring and logging tools, ensuring comprehensive system visibility and proactive issue detection.

Developed automation scripts for deploying applications and services, streamlining deployment processes and significantly reducing manual effort and deployment time.

Mentored and guided engineering teams on CI/CD best practices, improving their proficiency in continuous integration and delivery workflows and fostering a culture of automation.

Implemented critical infrastructure and cloud-based service monitoring alerts, enhancing proactive issue detection and resolution and minimizing system downtime.

Alethea Pvt. Ltd.
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Lead Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

Spearheaded projects focused on cloud-based monitoring and automation test frameworks, enhancing system analysis and network performance benchmarking for clients.

Highlights

Led the development of an IoT ecosystem test framework, enabling comprehensive analysis of sensor data from multiple nodes to identify system loopholes and optimize architecture for clients.

Drove the productization of enterprise software for WiFi and IoT network benchmarking, facilitating detailed analysis of network performance across diverse traffic types.

Accenture
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R&D Engineer

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Developed multiple IoT Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) at Accenture Labs, integrating both software and hardware solutions, including home automation and facial gesture detection systems.

Highlights

Developed various IoT Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) at Accenture Labs, demonstrating proficiency in both software and hardware integration for innovative solutions.

Engineered home automation and monitoring solutions from scratch, delivering innovative smart home capabilities and enhancing user control.

Implemented a facial gesture detection system using OpenCV, showcasing expertise in computer vision and real-time application development.

Accenture
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Application Engineer

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Managed and maintained critical Java-based applications for a large mining industry client, ensuring operational continuity and system reliability.

Highlights

Managed a portfolio of critical Java-based applications, including user databases, RTTMS, CMS, and Inflight systems, ensuring high availability and seamless operations for a major mining client.

Provided ongoing application support and maintenance, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime and enhance user experience across various platforms.

Education

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

Computer Science & Engineering

Languages

English

Certificates

Terraform Certified Associate

Issued By

HashiCorp

Skills

Programming Languages

Terraform, Python, JavaScript, Shell, Golang.

Cloud Platforms & Technologies

IBM Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Redhat Openshift (ROKS), Cloud Computing, HashiCorp, Terraform provider debugging, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher.

Development Tools & Methodologies

GitHub, Probot, Zenhub, JIRA, Agile methodology, VS Code, PyCharm, Jupyter, Nano, Vim, Arduino IDE.

Operating Systems

Linux, macOS, DOS, Windows, Ubuntu, Maemo, Redhat, CentOS, Suse.

Tools & Utilities

VNC, Bitvise SSH, Putty, ExtraPutty, MTPutty, Teraterm, Samba, Service Now, Jira, Confluence.

Projects

Alexa Proof of Concept

Summary

Created a proof of concept showcasing advanced functionalities and integrations with Amazon Alexa.

Alexa - Home Automation Integration

Summary

Integrated smart home devices with Amazon Alexa, enabling voice-controlled automation.

Drowsiness Detection System

Summary

Developed a system leveraging OpenCV for real-time facial gesture detection to identify driver drowsiness.

Temperature Controlled Cooler

Summary

Engineered a temperature-controlled cooler system, demonstrating expertise in embedded systems and climate control.

Home Automation System

Summary

Developed a comprehensive home automation and monitoring system from scratch, integrating software and hardware components.